I am 22 years old. Should I worry about my life?
I am 26, what i have done in my life till i was 25 is “WORRY”@ 16… Will i get 75% so i can get admission in BANSAL CLASSES (kota), Got 74% lost my chance@ 18: studied hard for 2 years, always worrying will i get into IIT, what will my parents, relatives etc would think if i don’t get into IIT, result: Failed@19–22 Engineering,(tier 3 college) lots of tension, job, GF , Friends, lost all friend in order to balance love life and studies@23 job tension, work load, relationship worries, tension to do MBA… Didn't clear my CAT, SNAP, NMAT@24 issues in relationship started becoming huge, dumped by GF, 5 year of relationship, to which i gave everything, went in vain@24 started worrying more. Started drinkingEnd of year 2014Studied hard for MBA entrance, got selectedStarted GymingStarted working on my skillsStarted learning new sportLeft My past behind.destroyed a part of inner me who use to worry and found a new me who want to learn..Moral: You don't get anything by worrying you just loose what you have, don't worry just start practicing new things and learn new thingsAnd then you would say one day“LIFE SAHI HAI, TENSION NAI HAI”Cheerz!!
I am 22 years old and I don't know what I want to do with my life career-wise. Am I the only one?
We all are failures and winners in different fields of life.what makes us a failure? when we give up... the search, the struggle, the hope to find the way home, the hope to know what your true purpose in life is.and a winner? when we are determined not to give up on what is worth not giving up.career wise? give it time, give it your strength...ask your self everyday what do you want, what don't you want.make it a habit till you get that answer.it is ok to be confused, that is where you calm down, take all the time you have and list everything that is a muddled up mess right now.untangle your earphone wires, straighten out your shoe laces and assemble them in the order of what you want and what you don't.choose.sounds simple?it isn't...it is a struggle..everyday struggle...that struggle in any field..that is living a true life.
I am 22 years old and I feel I destroyed my life, is there a way to fix anything?
I am female. I've had tons of meaningless relationships, I've slept with tons of guys, I've partied multiple times, got drunk multiple times and basically I was the definition of a sl* t. I did it to fit in with the horrible friends I had. Thinking of my past makes me feel disgusted. When I was in my mid teens I wanted to get married and have a beautiful family but after everything I have done I don't see how the person I am going to marry is going to be anyone special. I feel that my actions took all the magic away. And no, I am not depressed nor do I have any other mental illness. I've been to a doctor about it. It's that I genuinely feel bad for my life. What can I do to make a change? I've dumped all my "friends", I've been single for 6 months because that relationship was a waste of time and (this may sound silly) I am dressing a lot more modestly because I feel better. I also know someone much older than me who experienced something similar and devoted her life to God, but unfortunately I am agnostic so I can't do it because I don't really believe it even though it would be great if I could. But now everyone knows me as a sl *t in my university. Can this ever change? What can I do to become a different and a better person?
Feeling like I've wasted my life at 22 years old?
Despite how it feels: it's NEVER too late! I got my Bachelors at your age and went to work in my field (Psych) right away. I've been working in mental health for the past seven years, but went back to school a few years ago to get my Nursing degree. I kept thinking it was SO late for me to be going back --especially since I already have one 4-year degree-- but pretty much ALL the other Nursing students are around my age, if not OLDER! I will get my degree next year, a month after I turn 31. I think of it this way: Even though I'm starting a new career at 31, I will be able to work in that career for over 30 years before retirement!! So, yeah...... if you truly put into perspective, you'll realize it's NEVER too late! btw: if you DO go back to school, your student loans should go into deferment, which means you won't have to pay anything on them until 6mos after you are OUT of school (again)! :)
I'm 22 years old and I'm unsure what to do with my life. I've suffered from depression and I really do think that I haven't found my purpose yet and life is always such a struggle. When does it get easier? How can I find my purpose?
Hi! :)I could be easily answering my own question right now because not too long ago, I felt the exact same way. In my 20’s, depressed, no purpose in sight.Listen, first of all, you’ve made it beyond your teens. It’s an accomplishment.Also, you have YET to discover who you are and what you’re meant to be doing! The entirety of the 20s is where you try everything, decide what fits you and what doesn’t, and by your 30th birthday, you should be clearer.At least that is my experience, and the experience of friends and clients.So. There’s no point to be depressed about not having found your purpose when you still have 8 years until “the deadline”, is there?Of course, some people find it early, some people don’t believe in it, and some people just go with the flow. And I understand where you’re coming from because I’m such a stubborn control freak, and a perfectionist.I practically spent my entire 20’s in desperately searching for something that magically brought sense to my entire life. Well… That’s not gonna happen. The only thing that happens is you grow up and slow down. You realize that you don’t need the answer RIGHT NOW and that you still have your entire life to figure things out. I wish I could get some of those lost years back… the ones that I spent being depressed when I could have simply enjoyed the journey.Also, if you’re clinically depressed, please seek medical help.I have been clinically depressed several times in my life, and I didn’t seek help until I was 27. I could have spared myself many years and bad episodes if I had sought help earlier, but it is what it is. Anyway, when I sought help, I got diagnosed, and everything finally made sense. I had grown up to believe there was something wrong with me, but actually, I was just sick. Once I accepted help and got treatment, I was a new person. A better version of myself. And even though creative people think they’ll lose their edge with medication, it’s totally untrue. The only thing you lose is that wasted time and the hopelessness.And if you used the word depressed as a synonym for sad, ignore that last part. I just wanted to make sure that you’re getting the help you need. :)P.S. Here’s more helpful stuff:Feeling stuck? You need a higher mission.How exactly can you "find" your purpose and why would you want to?Coaching for Creative Rebels
I am 22 years old and have done nothing with my life. ?
"Today I am starting community college." Wouldn't the time to be asking this question have been before you submitted your application, paid your tuition, and registered for classes??? I'm guessing you DID ask yourself if you were doing the right thing before you did all that. My guess is that you are now second guessing yourself. Well, stop it. Go to class. Pay attention. Do your homework. Give this a shot - don't quit at the starting line.
I am a 22-year-old girl and I don't have passion in my life. Is this normal?
Age is never a determining factor, so don't break your head over it. But, having said that, growing complacent and thinking "Maybe I'll figure it out next time" is also not the answer.Start with the things closest to your heart. Calm your mind, do a few breathing exercises and do some soul searching. What do you like best? Reading, writing, talking, watching TV, listening to music? All the usual suspects. Anything can be converted to a successful career; you only need the zeal and the rest will follow your smart work (just working hard isn't enough, you'll need to work smart).Imagine yourself a few years down the line doing the thing that you like. Don't imagine success. Imagine struggle. Would you still want to do it after repeated failure? That is a great benchmark to determine your passion.Don't do anything just because someone else is doing great at it. Don't do it because of peer pressure or JUST because you are good at it.Follow your heart.All the best.